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One of the nation’s hottest designers right now, Australian designer Dion Lee is known for his attention to detail and his commitment to traditional tailoring techniques. His beautiful, modern and almost sculptural designs have been championed by the fashion elite for some years and he has showed at London Fashion Week.

Dion Lee

One of the nation’s hottest designers right now, Australian designer Dion Lee is known for his attention to detail and his commitment to traditional tailoring techniques. His beautiful, modern and almost sculptural designs have been championed by the fashion elite for some years and he has showed at London Fashion Week.

By Johnny

Australian designer Johnny Schembri is known for reworking classic styles in a modern way, as demonstrated by this beautiful dress, which uses digital printing to create a patchwork effect. An expert in tailoring and traditional techniques, Schembri brings heritage craft principles into the present day.

By Johnny

Australian designer Johnny Schembri is known for reworking classic styles in a modern way, as demonstrated by this beautiful dress, which uses digital printing to create a patchwork effect. An expert in tailoring and traditional techniques, Schembri brings heritage craft principles into the present day.

Romance Was Born

Designers Anna Plunkett and Luke Sales met while studying fashion design and founded Sydney-based label Romance Was Born in 2005. Fusing classic and modern styles, the duo focuses on eye-catching prints inspired by everything from local artists to trips to India. They are known for a truly avant-garde style that demands attention.

Romance Was Born

Designers Anna Plunkett and Luke Sales met while studying fashion design and founded Sydney-based label Romance Was Born in 2005. Fusing classic and modern styles, the duo focuses on eye-catching prints inspired by everything from local artists to trips to India. They are known for a truly avant-garde style that demands attention.

Carla Zampatti

Award-winning designer Carla Zampatti is a true stalwart of the Sydney fashion scene, having established her label in 1965. Her longevity lies in a careful balance between innovation and classic elegance, which Australian women have loved for almost five decades, and which visitors to Sydney should not miss out on.

Carla Zampatti

Award-winning designer Carla Zampatti is a true stalwart of the Sydney fashion scene, having established her label in 1965. Her longevity lies in a careful balance between innovation and classic elegance, which Australian women have loved for almost five decades, and which visitors to Sydney should not miss out on.

Ixiah

Created in 2011 by Sydney designer Krystel Davis, Ixiah (pronounced ex-sigh-ah) has already made a name for itself with its sophisticated yet subtly unusual aesthetic. The designer’s trademark ‘neo-tribal’ style is becoming a great hit with fashion insiders.

Ixiah

Created in 2011 by Sydney designer Krystel Davis, Ixiah (pronounced ex-sigh-ah) has already made a name for itself with its sophisticated yet subtly unusual aesthetic. The designer’s trademark ‘neo-tribal’ style is becoming a great hit with fashion insiders.

While Australians may be known for their laid-back lifestyles and relaxed attitudes, this doesn’t mean they don’t take some things seriously – and when it comes to fashion there are some committed designers making names for themselves.

From established labels to the newest names, we take a look at some of the best Sydney-based design talent out there right now. From fashion stalwart Carla Zampatti’s feminine elegance to Romance Was Born’s playful world of colour and print, these designers are showing the world that Australian fashion is not to be ignored.